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Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black

Open-back

90
/ 100
From $399
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 6
Focal Utopia 2022 — Open-back
Focal

Focal Utopia 2022

Open-back

96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict

Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black lands at 90 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Focal Utopia 2022

Tuning, detail, and staging

Focal Utopia 2022 leads on sound (96 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($399 vs $4,999).

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black 90
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Focal Utopia 2022
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black versus Focal Utopia 2022 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black Focal Utopia 2022
Type
Open-back
Open-back

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

Focal Utopia 2022

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black vs Focal Utopia 2022

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $399, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Is Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +

At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 — leads on sound (96 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is the better value, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black — more score per dollar ($399 vs $4,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.